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harry_and_thea's avatar
harry_and_thea
Explorer
Feb 10, 2016

Does trailer connector need to be in pick up box

Getting a new f250. On my past two trucks, I have had a 7 pin connector inside the pick up truck box. The 5th wheel trailer I now have has the Reese Revolution hitch (similar to the Sidewinder). I plan to use it in the revolving mode, so the pin box will be stationary at the fifth wheel hitch and revolve under the trailer. My question is, can I plug my trailer in at the receptacle in the bumper, or is it still a good idea to have a receptacle mounted in the box of the truck? Advice appreciated.
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Feb 10, 2016
    I use the bumper receptacle because it's easier to reach than one in the box. It's worked great for 13 years.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Feb 10, 2016
    etrailer.com has 7-way extension kits you can install in the bed of the truck and plug the extension cord into the 7-way connector on the back of the truck.


    GOOGLE IMAGE

    Roy Ken
  • SanMarMor's avatar
    SanMarMor
    Explorer
    Feb 10, 2016
    I plug my connector into the bumper plug. But that's the only one I have. My cord is plenty long.

    Mark
  • laknox's avatar
    laknox
    Nomad
    Feb 10, 2016
    harry and thea wrote:
    Getting a new f250. On my past two trucks, I have had a 7 pin connector inside the pick up truck box. The 5th wheel trailer I now have has the Reese Revolution hitch (similar to the Sidewinder). I plan to use it in the revolving mode, so the pin box will be stationary at the fifth wheel hitch and revolve under the trailer. My question is, can I plug my trailer in at the receptacle in the bumper, or is it still a good idea to have a receptacle mounted in the box of the truck? Advice appreciated.


    I don't have an in-bed connector, but wish to hell I did. I've broken 2 connectors by having the cord hang up on the bed corner in a tight turn. Once was with my FW and the other time was with our GN trailer. With the FW, I do have a 6' extension cord that I run around my Companion, then over the tailgate. Bought it before knowing about in-bed connectors. It works...

    Lyle
  • RustyJC's avatar
    RustyJC
    Explorer
    Feb 10, 2016
    If the umbilical is long enough, it's your choice. Even with conventional 5th wheel hitches, some people plug into the hitch receiver (bumper) receptacle. I prefer to use a 7-pin Pollak receptacle in the bed with my B&W Companion hitch simply because I don't want the umbilical dragging back and forth across the top of the tailgate.

    Rusty

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